Population 

60 subjects (30 adults, 30 adolescents) aged 12 to 60 (mean age: 27 years), of whom 61% were women and 39% were men, with mild to moderate seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.

Application of KELUAL DS Sebocontrol

KELUAL DS Sebocontrol was applied to the scalp three times a week for 12 days.
Application of DUCRAY Extra-Mild Shampoo on Day 15, followed by no shampooing until Day 18.

Evaluation Criteria 

At baseline, on Day 3, at Week 1, and at Week 2:

• Clinical assessments (scaling, erythema, pruritus, oily appearance of the scalp)  
• Tolerability

Results

• -97% reduction in dandruff 72 hours after the last shampoo (on Day 18)
• -72% reduction in sebum 72 hours after the last shampoo (on Day 18)
• -81% reduction in itching 72 hours after the last shampoo (on Day 18)
• -54% reduction in erythema 72 hours after the last shampoo (on Day 18)
• Cleanses and extends the time between shampoos by up to 72 hours
• Very good dermatological tolerance 

Conclusion 

This study demonstrates the efficacy and excellent skin tolerance of this shampoo in patients with seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp accompanied by hyperseborrhea.